Galaxy Coach

– We’re going to the elevator. Have you always dreamed of riding it? – I said excitedly. On previous trips to Earth, I was simply teleported to the stadium. To avoid illness before the match. There is nothing to be afraid of now.

– Yes. The leader knew that you would want it and organized everything. She came up behind me and hugged me. – The Motherland appreciates such talents as your Grom.

– That’s what my friends call me. Although for such a cutie, I will make exceptions. – How to strangle you spy. Maybe there will be an opportunity in the elevator.

Our ship flew up to the mega elevator without any problems. Other ships made way. Knowing that it is better to skip such transport. Which of the captains wants to swim in space.

– Well, all the hero let’s go to the elevator. You will like it there so beautiful.

A beautiful girl took my hand and we left the cabin. Passed two bulkheads. Twelve strong guys in unmarked black uniforms stepped into the elevator. Here are her guards. She’s definitely the general’s daughter. I didn’t like the elevator, to my chagrin. Regular waiting room. This is in any space port. You stand in line, although not long. You sit in an elevator and three minutes of weightlessness and you are on Earth. Without joy and delight. How embarrassing. Although this trip made a splash on my companion.

– It was so cool. I liked it so much. Let Thunder often travel like this?

– You haven’t forgotten. You are my escort to meet a man I can’t stand. We’re not on a date. Of course, you are pleasant to me, but do not forget. And it’s not for me to remind you of this.

– Buka you. Here is our car, follow me. I have long wanted to see you. And you broke my whole buzz.

It was evident that Maria was offended. She pouted her lips and made an angry muzzle. Although pleasant. Wanted to talk to her. But she refused. So we drove in silence. So I started looking out the window of a tinted car. Maybe she’s armored. But I would put on a barrier. The view of the city calmed me down. Pleasant buildings no higher than five floors. There are trees and happy people everywhere. Although there were many soldiers with blasters. And passing the alley I saw how a girl of eighteen years old was being led to execution. Didn’t hear the shot. But maybe he was. This is what paradise looks like according to our dictator. A beautiful facade, but a rusty core. Total fear and obedience. Although on the outskirts of his country there is less control.

– Passengers look at the rights. – Said the rough male voice of the captain. He also works as a driver. “This is the palace of our dictator Mirte. May his reign be eternal.

– We’ll be there soon. Maria finally spoke up. So you need to shave. She got everything she needed for the occasion. “Yourself or I can help.

– Myself. I can take a beard pill without help. You didn’t think I was using this junk. I took the electric razor and threw it on the floor. Who do they take me for? For the cave dweller. Such devices have not been used for fifty years. Then he took a pill. The hair on my beard began to fall out. Convenient thing. Although after it and dizzy. But not for long, five minutes.

Now he will take you. Maria laughed, but then she said seriously. – And maybe not executed. You have a long tongue. In all senses.

I argue, did not. All my life my character has let me down. Maybe even more silent. Even though I can’t live like this.

In the distance I saw him. Ruler’s Palace. The most beautiful building I’ve ever seen, apart from spilled condensed milk on a naked cheerleader in my hotel room. All white, he was supposed to inspire awe. He coped with this task. High under two hundred floors. How long will the dictator have to fall if I throw him off. These thoughts made me smile. Mary got it all wrong.

– I like the palace. I fell right in love with him. Built in just a year. under his personal supervision.

– How many people died on the construction of this sarcophagus?

– No more than a hundred for sure. Although ten designers were shot after. They put toilets next to the kitchen. And he doesn’t like it. I was there only once. When my hero received a referral to you.

– What is a hundred people for such a yes? All of you are the same. Office rats. – I said, seeing how she winced. I wanted to kiss my nose. It hurts, he’s cute. But he didn’t. “Although you are the cutest of rats. I would take you in a cage to live with me.

– If you ask well, I can and will agree. She winked at me. No wonder they say that people with a normal psyche do not go to such bodies. Especially in the twenty-second century.

Fortunately, we drove up, and the conversation ended there. Her obsession with me scared me. I knew such fans. At first, everything goes smoothly with them. But as they get to know me better, scandals suit me. All of them are wrong. Not according to their stupid fantasies. For now, though, it’s good for me. I can speak freely with her. Still won’t give up. If you wanted me for such words, they would have been thrown into space long ago.

Near the palace we were met by an old bald butler in a tailcoat. There was no security. Although it was not required. To enter the palace, we passed three checkpoints. Such a barrier to resistance will not pass. They don’t even try. They are waiting.

– I welcome you guests of the Palace of Justice and Happiness. I am his butler Sergey Dedul. He smiled happily and bowed. – Great person. Our support and protection awaits you. You, dear Maria, are waiting on the first floor in the bar. He wants to talk to our guest Yuri in private. If so, I’ll let you know. And you will get another appointment.

– I’ll be waiting for your arrival. Maria kissed me on the cheek and went to the palace. Then she turned on the white marble stairs and said. – My hero. Survive. “Then she quickly left.

The butler just shrugged. Apparently he didn’t care. There are many guests like me. Leaving less. He walked forward with his brisk gait. I followed him. I thought that the palace of such a dictator would look like a dark crypt with torture chambers and gallows. But no, inside there were people in beach clothes. The first floor reminded me more of a simple resort hotel. Nice music played. There are no screams and groans. Although there are enough of them in the basements. As I heard. Although I live in the provinces, I have access to the dark Internet.

The nice girl at the reception desk smiled at us and said while straightening her purple hair.

– Oh, new guest. Do you want a room with a view of the statue of the ruler or the sea?

– He’s not on vacation. He is his guest.

Said grandfather pointing fingers up. Who does this dictator take himself for? He aims too high. I touched the piece of metal in my hand behind my sleeve. Good. I hid a small ice pick while we were driving. Maybe today will be his last day. How good life will be.

– That’s good. Elevator to the left. You know the password.

– I’ll figure it out somehow. – Said the old man.

We went to the elevator. Portraits of the dictator in various poses were everywhere. A statue describing his exploits. How he disgusts me. Three years of his reign is the worst time in my life. But then the elevator with pleasant music reached the two hundredth floor. We went along a long narrow white corridor. It was empty. White carpets, white doors. Everything is white. What’s in this guy’s head.

– Here’s your door.

The old man said as he stopped at a door without a sign. – The main thing is not to be rude to him. He is strict. But he loves to talk. So good luck. He left and waved at the elevator. The door closed behind him. I was left alone. Fear ran down my back. I will see him. Even the thought alone is scary. He is the destroyer of millions. Appeared out of nowhere three years ago. Seized power. Keeps everyone oppressed. Beast, not man. I took a deep breath and entered. Didn’t knock. Much honor for such carrion.

– Peace be upon you hero Yuri. – Said the old man in the red tunic. He was exactly like in the portraits. Domineering. Proud. Nasty. Slippery. An animal in human form.

Yes, Mirta. I came. – I started getting closer. The room was basic. Only a desk and two chairs. The window is open, behind it is a balcony. Here is my goal. – For your soul. I quickly approached him. He took out a knife and plunged it into his heart. Sparks went out of him. He turned out to be an android. He fell, I began to rejoice and beat him with my feet. – This is the end of you creature.

Bravo Yuri. – Said a female voice. That’s how I imagined our meeting. – The lady appeared out of thin air. You can see a masking field on it. “I am Mirte, the real and the only one. But in order not to glow, I chose this prototype. As you can see it is easy to replace. Another android entered the room.

– But how? You were our Minister of Education Elena Sidorovich. Support of the Republic. How could you betray her ideals.

She’s rotten from the inside. Only in this way could we escape the invasion of the galactic council. And their Enturian slaves. Corpse-eater races. Upon learning of the president’s betrayal, I removed him. He wanted to make a contract with him to sell people. They would eat them. Here are the bastards. I missed the first batch of three hundred million. But she couldn’t take it anymore. Every restaurant in the galaxy is filled with people. Such horror.

– But your methods are no better. Many people were killed.

– Whom? Tell me at least one last name.

– Well. – I hesitated. People disappeared. But I didn’t know where. I didn’t see any bodies either. – I do not know. But they certainly were. I think so. I only saw how the bags were taken out of the cells. I did not see the bodies themselves.

– You’re a fool. All prisoners are sent to the planet Paradise. There they live in paradise and are happy.

– And what about my torture. – I showed the scar on the right leg from the overseer’s iron.

– It’s all in your head. There is no scar. And torture in reality too. It was all holograms for you to confess. My new way of interrogation. Look. – They came up to me. She took out the device and ran it over her leg. The scar is gone. – Here you see. Nice hologram. But it goes away with the emission of these impulsive waves. I found the technology during an archaeological expedition to Mars many years ago. But the government banned its development. Here are the fools. The old republic disgusts me.

– But how can that be? – I was completely dumbfounded and confused words. All I thought about was the dictator of the lodges. Even who he is. This woman is my ideal in life. My idol. She saved us all from war for many years. Fight for equality and justice. I personally voted for her in the elections. But she lost them. Maybe everything was set up. The world appeared before me in its true light. Recovering a little, I said. Elena, why did you call me? I will do everything for you. You know I voted for you.

– I was very upset when our football team was kicked out of the galaxy championship. I always liked him. My late husband loved watching it. This is his memory. I gave a lot of bribes for this. But we were allowed into the final part of the championship. Only three games and we are in the semi-finals. This will be announced tomorrow. But there was a condition. Another team will go from us. I have decided that you will be his coach. The team is waiting for you at the training camp. I chose the players myself. Nearly. They are all nice guys. There are ladies too. Don’t hate them.

“I will do anything for you,” I repeated. “Is there a car waiting for me downstairs?” Correctly?

– Yes. And let Mary go with you. She is your team captain. The girl plays well and is faithful to me. She saw my doubtful faces and continued. Don’t worry, she played football. And most importantly Yuri. Don’t tell anyone who I am. I nodded and started walking towards the exit. By the way, champion. Stop writing nasty things about me under the pseudonym Champ88. It hurts me to read that I am an old and bald grandfather. She smiled a beautiful smile. Ladies under fifty. “Otherwise, you will be my first person to be executed personally.”